Columbia Christian entered their tilt with Hermitage on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Hermits 12-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-6 on April 1st.
Nolan Walker
| 04/22/25 vs Hermitage | 13 |
| 04/15/25 @ Bradley | 8 |
| 04/02/24 vs Victory Christian | 8 |
| 04/01/25 @ Hermitage | 7 |
| 04/22/24 vs Trinity Christian | 6 |
Nolan Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Griffin Wiggins was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kash Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Columbia Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Columbia Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Hermitage, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Columbia Christian will venture away from home to challenge Nevada at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hermitage, they will challenge Bradley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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